Quite possibly, the most beautiful ornamental oxalis of all is ‘Sunset Velvet’ (also in the photo above.) Nice red stems and the new leaves open a reddish green, In full sun or partial it's leaves develop a nice coppery color. I’m so happy for you and your garden! I’ve also been increasing my use of hardy geraniums as endearing ground covers. Full Sun to Part Shade. If hot pink flowers are your thing, this variety is a must for your semi-shady garden. Then when I saw the Candy Cane variety I just had to have it so I ordered 30 of them, so next fall I will plant for the little darlings to sprout in the spring. In spring, the leaves emerge a bright green color, complemented by red stems. Since it is not hardy North of zone 8, Northerners grow this striking tropical plant as a summertime specimen that serves as an accent for the yard. oxalis spiralis subsp.vulcanicola ‘sunset velvet’ £ 6.00 The evergreen foliage is red, orange and yellow and velvety, golden centred yellow flowers Apr-Nov, 18cm. The purple-leaf variety will come out of dormancy after one month. 10" Description. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Not only does the dark maroon variegation of the viola ‘Heartthrob’ harmonize with oxalis’s burgundy foliage, but the bright green color helps to emphasize the ‘depth’ that I was referring to, above. I can imagine some refreshing color combinations as a result of the gold veins in these leaves. Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve planted the ornamental oxalis in the ground before – only containers! While burgundy recedes, lighter colors (especially bright green or silver) will appear to move forward, therefore creating the illusion of depth. In just a couple of weeks, my normally prolific plot went from healthy and leafy to only stems and stalks. The gorgeous Viola MAGNIFI SCENT® Collection has been bred for beauty and fragrance. vulcanicola 'Coppertones'. The delicate clover-like foliage always seems to be changing color. Did not go completely dormant in winter in Sacramento 9b. Fast growing, Oxalis vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, forming a lush mound of yellow, orange, and burgundy, clover-like leaves. I will be on the hunt for several of these. The result is an unexpected color combination that helps tone down the intensity of the ‘Charmed Wine’ foliage. If the transit or destination is below 8, I will not ship this plant out until you can confirm the temp is fine without a heat pack. I can’t imagine what a spectacular show they’ll put on in your garden – please send photos, won’t you? It is truly unfortunate that they are shunned due to the noxious weeds that their name is associated with. Contains: 20 robust Oxalis bulbs Botanical Name: Oxalis triangularis subsp. It has grown in a pot for years and I have to take it out of the sun on really hot days. Thanks! However, the latest batch that I put in about a year ago is being eaten. I’m particularly fond of planting this variety in containers made of similarly dark materials, like the faux bois container above, or my burnished copper window box. The dark plum foliage of ‘Charmed Wine’ is much larger than the above varieties, resembling a giant, traditional shamrock. Loucks also trains for full marathons, half-marathons and shorter distance running. Not wanting to end this article on a sour note (talking about the evil oxalis weed! Sometimes I’ll see them, then I’ll go a few years without seeing any in the nurseries. Oxalis Sunset Velvet £ 1.20 inc. VAT SKU: Oxalis Sunset Velvet Category: Basket & Container Plants Glad to hear you’re another oxalis fan, Freida. If so, please share your favorites in the comment section! I personally haven’t grown these hybrids, only because I’ve never seen them offered in any nursery. Glad to hear they’re working for you, too – I love them! One of the things I appreciate most about ‘Sunset Velvet’ is how it blends with just about any container you might have. The pink flowers are lovely. Yes, those rare ones at the bottom of my post are pretty incredible, aren’t they? In sun, the foliage is orange, more yellow in the shade, where it's equally happy. Before you all think I’ve lost my mind, I’m not talking about the horribly invasive oxalis weed that threatens to take over lawns and gardens everywhere. I’m a sucker for any plant with maroon foliage. Thanks for the info on these charming varieties. Spray the plant with insecticidal soap if the aphids return. It takes a hit, but will bounce back within a few weeks. A Chilean species, O. gigantea, … New shoots appear when dormancy is broken. But when I look on the internet, it seems the ‘Charmed Wine’ has white flowers. Product Information. Now I have to see if I can find some of these beauties especially Candy Cane. Remove the plant from the growing container to divide the corms as soon as new growth appears. I’ve gradually switched over to selecting many trees, plants for their amazing foliage – I used to think it was all about the flowers! I’ve read that they do well as houseplants, maybe I’ll give that one a try! I’ve never tried the Palm Leaf, but would love to get my hands on one of those. I can’t possibly write a post about oxalis without mentioning oxalis corniculate – the terrible, horrible weed we’ve all encountered in our lawns and gardens. It grows to 10” or so, and when planted in a container will gently cascade over the sides. The plants can be placed outdoors during the summer season in most locations. At this time, move shamrock houseplants to a sunny window or other area of bright light. is a fantastic way to add the illusion of depth to a garden, as the nature of the color will visually recede. As with most other oxalis, it blooms spring through fall with the cutest yellow flowers. The delicate clover-like foliage always seems to be changing color. You are a bottomless well of plant information!! I just dug a big one up from a container in our Lake Tahoe garden to overwinter here in my warmer Granite Bay garden. $6.90 shipping. The leaves turn lime green in July and in early September they become deep magenta. I found a ‘Sunset Velvet’ a few weeks ago in my favorite Lake Tahoe nursery and promptly bought 2 of them. Can you imagine this stunning flower in your garden? In addition to the above methods, I also make sure to use a hefty layer of mulch (3” minimum) to suppress all weeds. Choose Bench Card Image from the Oxalis Sunset Velvet series to download your benchcard (PDF). Harmony in the Garden is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other affiliate marketing companies. ), I thought I’d highlight a few other spectacular varieties. The oxalis is an easy-to-grow houseplant that has clover-like green or purple leaves and blossoms in white, pink, red or yellow. All Rights Reserved. A yellowing plant is being watered too much.
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